Essays about: "Lean - sigma model"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Lean - sigma model.

  1. 1. A strategy for improving reliability in assembly processes

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Tommy Dahlström; [2021]
    Keywords : Assembly systems; Lean Six Sigma; Complexity;

    Abstract : This report presents an explorative examination of the scientific literature regarding current methods utilized in mixed-model assembly lines and the challenges that are faced. Empirical data from a real mixed-model assembly line was collected and analyzed to explore the application of the identified methods and the problems that are faced in a realistic situation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Manufacturing process re-engineering of a production line through Industry 4.0 to obtain the best quality and reduced wastes: the case in projection welding

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Mattias Ghanem; [2020]
    Keywords : Lean; Process Engineering; Digitalization; Projection Welded Elements; Industry 4.0;

    Abstract :   Background This research study is in collaboration with the Blekinge Institute of Technology and Volvo Cars Body Components (VCBC). VCBC is a car manufacturer that manufactures car body components in Olofström, Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Practical Implementation of Lean at Small and Young Companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

    Author : Fredrik Hasselgren; [2018]
    Keywords : “Lean SME”; “Lean Small Company”; “Lean Manufacturing”; “Practical Lean Implementation”; “Lean Young Company”; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Introduction: This thesis aims to investigate how a small and young company can implement the management philosophy Lean. The thesis is designed as a literature study with two objectives. The first objective is to identify what Lean is and what its underlying tools, methods and principles are. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Contemporary Six Sigma and Lean Integration : Towards the Ideal State

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Jonn Wenchert; [2017]
    Keywords : Statistical Process Control; Lean Production; Six Sigma; Lean Six Sigma; Six Sigma Lean; Information System Development; Information System Research; Modern Factory;

    Abstract : A new reality, where human labor is replaced by automated machines is causing production management to rethink how they can steer the production to meet their customers demand. There is a gap of values, techniques and tools to communicate with the processes existing in the new modern factories, where data sometimes is the single output. READ MORE

  6. 5. SALES-ORIENTED MINDSET IN A SERVICE-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT : - Organizing customer service operations for higher quality and efficiency

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Viktor Frisk; [2017]
    Keywords : Efficiency; Sales; Customer Service; Lean; TQM; Six Sigma;

    Abstract : Efficiency in the manufacturing industry is not a new phenomenon; Toyota andMotorola were to companies that early found a way to eliminate waste by inventing theefficiency models Lean and Six Sigma. For Sweden’s economy, the manufacturingindustry plays an important role in which the forestry industry accounts for around70,000 employees. READ MORE